How do I Build a False Bottom for Rectangular MLT?
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Brew-boy
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Easy, use CPVC and a few hours of your time.
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sudsmonkey
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I understand that you want a false bottom. That being said, I'd go with the manifold approach.
If you're set on a false bottom, though.....
Measure the dimension of your MLT approximately 1 inch from the bottom. Find a suitable rectangle of plastic/ plexiglass/ aluminum/ stainless.
Drill, drill, drill until you have enough holes to suit you. Add legs to give it stability.
It really shouldn't be a problem to make one. Good luck trying to buy one. I'd just go with the manifold.
If you're set on a false bottom, though.....
Measure the dimension of your MLT approximately 1 inch from the bottom. Find a suitable rectangle of plastic/ plexiglass/ aluminum/ stainless.
Drill, drill, drill until you have enough holes to suit you. Add legs to give it stability.
It really shouldn't be a problem to make one. Good luck trying to buy one. I'd just go with the manifold.
Yeah the manifold is the way to go. If you did go with a false bottom, how are you plannind to get the wort out without having a huge deadspace? A manifold under the false bottom?
This is my false bottom:
I made it out of perforated stainless from www.onlinemetals.com (3/32" holes, around .030" thick). Tin snips and a bench mounted sander made it pretty easy to shape. A few sheet metal screws provide standoff from the bottom of the cooler (less than 1").
I've seen well over 80% efficiency.
I made it out of perforated stainless from www.onlinemetals.com (3/32" holes, around .030" thick). Tin snips and a bench mounted sander made it pretty easy to shape. A few sheet metal screws provide standoff from the bottom of the cooler (less than 1").
I've seen well over 80% efficiency.
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